Solskajer has been utilising a 4-2-3-1 formation in pre-season so it appears that Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic are his first-choice pairing at the base of midfield.

Scott McTominay is another option while Fred is way down the pecking order and set to tumble further if United are successful in their pursuit of Sean Longstaff.

Fernandes should rotate with Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard in the No 10 role while Mason Greenwood has catapulted himself into contention for a starting berth on the right flank with superb pre-season form.